How to pronounce offworld
Say it like of-WURLD. Offworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WURLD).
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- of
- WURLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offworld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- WURLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of offworld
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-WURLD.
What does offworld mean?
- Not on Earth.“She invested in an offworld mining company.”
- Away from Earth.“The would-be astronauts had not been offworld yet.”
Where does offworld come from?
From off- + world, by analogy with offshore.
Words that rhyme with offworld
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offworld.
Questions about saying offworld
How do you pronounce offworld?
Say of-WURLD. The American pronunciation is /ɑfˈwɝld/. In British English it is /ɒfˈwɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offworld?
Offworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WURLD). Broken into parts: of · WURLD.
Is offworld pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɒfˈwɜːld/ (of-WURLD).